Ooey Gooey Cowl

Today’s kit is the Ooey Gooey Cowl from Andrea Mowry (pattern purchased on Ravelry).

I love this style of cowl for colorwork, as it is perfect for when you don’t want to have to weave in lots of ends, and you always have the right side facing you! Plus, it happens to be one of my favorite accessories to wear thanks to its easy styling - just pop it on! I was craving the coziest cowl ever, so I reached for some Suri Alpaca, which I held double, and then paired it with a color- shifting yarn to make it extra dynamic.

The kit includes 2 skeins of Emma’s Suri Silk (you are holding 2 strands together when knitting the cowl) and 2 skeins of Dyed in the Wool.

Photos © Andrea Mowry

See all the Ooey Gooey kits online. I’m all over the place with my combinations so that everyone should be able to find something they want to wear.

My knitting is growing. It’s hard to put it down because you want to see the next colour. This time I’m knitting from the center of the ball which makes it harder to see what is coming. As you can see my balls are starting to collapse. I know better than to knit from the center of such a large ball but I did it anyway. It won’t be too long before I need to rewind them.

Douglas Cardi

Today I spent time putting together new colour combinations for the Douglas Cardi (pattern purchased on Ravelry). We knit our store sample in Cascade 220 Heathers and that is what I used for the kits. While I was making the kits I realized that we are out of colours for some of the original kits so those have been ordered and should be here early next week.

This is our store sample and it is the third size. Lynn thought it would be too big for her but it is perfect.

The Douglas Cardi is a grandpa-style cardigan complete with stripes, big pockets, and a relaxed fit. Named for my father, who is now fondly known as Grandpa Doug to my kiddos, it reminds me of when I spruced up my school uniform with my own grandpa’s golfing cardigan when I was in middle school. I love to amp up my cozy with this sweater no matter the outfit! This sweater is knit from the bottom up with afterthought pockets and a sewn on button band.

This is Lynn’s cardigan.

See the kits. If you like a colour that is out of stock, please contact me and I will let you know when the yarn arrives. 

Here are the combinations that I put together today.

Kit L

Kit M

Kit N

Kit P

Lynn sent a better picture of her Jaunty.

Our movie last night did not get any better. Beth has taken the remote from me and I’m not allowed to choose tonight’s TV. Now it’s on her. She said she’s going to pick something we’ve already seen to make sure it’s good. 

Now onto my knitting!

Lynn’s Jaunty

Lynn started on her Jaunty. She is using Starke 6 in the colour 2543. She took this late last night before heading to bed and she promised a picture in day light tomorrow.

Lynn said that is she is loving the pattern. It is addictive.

I spent the day at home working. Orders were placed. There is a lot of Malabrigo coming in a few weeks. LOTS!! I also did an order with Emma’s and Rowan. Then I worked on accounting. Unfortunately the tax man wants tax returns filed. He can get grumpy about it.

There was a bit of knitting as well. I really like how the colours are working. 

For the past week Beth has been finishing a puzzle every day. She doesn’t like it that dad and I won’t turn all the pieces over for her. 

Jackson is very happy with a shoe in his mouth. You have to chase him around the house to get it from him.

My posts have been short lately because I haven’t been feeling my best. My reflux is acting up and I’m coughing a lot. This means not a lot of sleep. I’m getting things back under control (too much tea which I’m cutting down on) and my sleep is getting better. 

I picked tonight’s movie and it is awful. I won’t be allowed to choose again for a while. 20 minutes to go and then the pain will end.

Finished Project

My Nightshift is finished. Now it needs to be blocked. Dad and Beth like the colours - two thumbs up from them. For the shawl I used Noro Ito in 76 & 91.

I wasn’t feeling any of my current knitting projects so I started something new.

Another Nightshift. This time in 80 & 96. Something totally different. 

I think I might get some knitting done tomorrow if we get the freezing rain that they are calling for. I was in the store today so I can stay home tomorrow. I should do paperwork but I can tell you know that there will be knitting time. There will be some time spent ordering yarn. We need Rowan, Malabrigo and Emma’s. Stay safe in the morning if you’re on the road.

Fancy Jaunty

Diana stopped by the store just before I closed with a Juanty for me. 

The shawl is knit holding one strand of Emma’s Practically Perfect Sock with one strand of Emma’s Suri Silk. For the sock we chose the September 2025 Crazy Beautiful Club colour. The Suri Silk is the same colour. 

Here is a link to Emma’s Yarns

The shawl is huge and I love it. Diana used almost the 3 full skeins of Suri Silk I sent home with her and just went into the 3rd skein of PP Sock. If you want a smaller shawl 2 skeins of Sock would be more than enough.

Here is a close up. It is soft and will be great on a really cold day.

Before I left for the day I quickly snapped this combination. Crazy Beautiful Club from January 2026 with Suri Silk in Bell Bottoms. What a great combination.

You can match colours or use slightly different colours for a bit more variation.

Have a great evening. We’re watching football and hockey. Maybe a bit of knitting thrown in.

Unpacking Boxes

This is the Lite Bright Loop from Wool & Pine. It is another of their Stashbuster patterns that is on sale. You can find the pattern on Ravelry.

New Year Stashbuster Sale: this pattern is 30% off right now.
No code needed. Discount applies automatically. Sale ends Monday, January 5 at 11:59pm PST.
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Lite Bright Loop brings all the playful color blending of our fan-favorite Lite Bright and Extra Lite Bright sweaters into a cozy, wearable cowl. This is a stash lover’s dream: grab your leftovers, minis, handspun treasures, or the ends of your sweater fades and turn them into a colorful accessory thats super fun and easy to knit.

Using a simple stranded colorwork motif (no floats), Lite Bright Loop lets you mix shades in a way that feels organic and expressive. Fade boldly, knit softly shifting gradients, or go full confetti explosion, every loop becomes one of a kind.

Theme Packs from Emma’s are a great option for the cowl. We’re are adding DK weight Theme Packs and more will be coming at the end of the month.

Add some of your ‘scraps’ from home or a brand new skein to give yourself enough yarn for the cowl.

You can also use the fingering weight Theme Packs and double stranding the yarn.

Lynn and I were in the store early today to meet Mr. UPS. He brought us boxes of needles. One had Lantern Moon, Knitter’s Pride and Clover accessories. The other box had Addi needles. 

Later on a 3rd box arrived. The new colours of Ito. These are online and in the store.

The new colours (okay the purple) prompted me to make up new Nightshift kits. These are also available online and in the store. Yes I would be casting this on tonight but we only have 3 balls of the lighter purple and my supplier doesn’t have stock.

We had a box of Emma’s sitting here since Tuesday that we didn’t have time to put online. It’s all there now.

• New colours of Practically Perfect Sock and Practically Perfect Halves
• A restock of Practically Perfect Smalls

Now for a bit of relaxation. Beth made a long list of movies this afternoon so we’re going to work our way through it.

Wayfinder Scarf

Happy New Year. We’re wishing you and your family all the best for 2026.

January 2026 is a winter wonderland for your needles & hooks! 

A blustery blend of blues on a silvery gray base. 

Perfect for a snowy day cast-on!

The yarn is available online and in the store. 

Wool & Pine has a new pattern that you can purchase on Ravelry.

New Year’s Stashbuster Sale
Every New Year’s we celebrate with a brand new stashbuster design and 30% off all stashbusters. It’s our favorite way to ring in the new year: clearing out the bins, casting on something fresh, and starting strong with yarn you already love.
No code needed. Discount applies automatically. Sale ends Monday, January 5 at 11:59pm PST.
Shop all stashbusters →

Meet Wayfinder Scarf

Stashbusters, this one’s for you. Wayfinder turns minis, leftovers, handspun, advent sets, and all those single skeins into a bold chevron scarf with amazing drape. Knit entirely in garter stitch in easy modular blocks, it’s the kind of project you can pick up, add a new color each day, and watch your scarf grow.

There’s no purling, no seaming and no sewing. You join as you go, so the scarf comes off your needles finished and ready for pompoms if you want them. Video tutorials are included to walk you through the join as you knit steps, so you can feel confident as you knit. Keep your palette light and earthy or go full kaleidoscope. Wayfinder makes color play feel intentional and fun.

Simple stitches, joyful color, zero fuss.

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Design Details

• Easy to customize in both length and width
• All garter stitch for squishy texture (no purls)
• Join as you go construction with tidy pick ups
• Optional pompoms for a playful finish

Great for advent minis, handspun, funky skeins, leftovers, and handdyed yarns.

There are some ideas running through my head. One is to pull out my leftovers of Dyed in the Wool and try using them up.  

This is Newleaf by Jennifer Steingass. Lynn and I are fans of her patterns. Currently they are 50% off - no coupon needed. She doesn’t give an end date so stock up while you can. Here is a link to her patterns on Ravelry.

Lynn and I will be back in the store tomorrow a noon. Did I start a new Jaunty for the KAL? Not yet but maybe on the weekend.

Here is a link to our Jaunty KAL if you missed the posts.

Have a good evening. I might get the knitting finished on my Nightshift tonight. Probably not the cast off because the I-cord bind off takes time.